Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
$1,200 / set
Set of Antique Wooden Geometric Shapes
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this set of 16 vintage wooden geometric shapes. These wooden models were used in teaching solid geometry and mathematics.
Wood
Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...
Felt, Wood
Signed Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Jewelry Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful stainless steel box by Stanley Szwarc, signed and dated underneath. 6" x 6" x 3.50" "Former accountant Stanley Szwarc immigrated from Poland to Chicago in 1977. With no sk...
Stainless Steel
Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of nostalgia into your interior with this beautiful, original metal coffee tin by J.C. Dorlas. The bright red tin with gold lettering and a beautiful weathered patina e...
Iron
$175Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
By The American Thermos Bottle Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...
Chrome
$275Sale Price|26% Off
Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century surveyors transit level scope. Gray crinkle finish paint over brass. Original carrying case with dovetail joints. Brass company name plate on front. Decorative onl...
Brass, Metal
Archive Four Drawer Desk Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Industrial compact four drawer Oak archive cabinet, storage desk organizer, 1930s. Dimensions:H.30cm-W.40-D.60 cm
Brass
$350 / set
Vintage Thread Spool Boxes. Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A captivating trio of industrial relics from the golden age of French textile manufacturing. Produced for the legendary Esquermes factory founded by Alfred Thirez in 1853, these Suro...
Aluminum
20th Century Antique Cast Iron Safe, Industrial Style, 50x33cm
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Incombustible Cast Iron Safe Safe - Antique - Coffre-fort Measures : 50x33cm H:38cm Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos
Iron
Industrial Era Metal Storage Bins, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial era steel stackable bins with handles. Freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse. The bins have endless uses; in an office, mud room, hall...
Metal, Stainless Steel
1960´s Wooden Box Crate
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 1960´s "Canadian Butter" wooden crate. Simple open top crate with square base made of thin pinewood boards with fine mortise and tenon joints. No stamps or markings. Very decorati...
Pine
Vintage Hand Painted "Louise" Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage hand painted wood box. Decorative elements throughout. "Louise" painted on top. Shown with live size hand model. CREATOR U...
Wood
Unusual Leather Expanding Multi Tray Jewelers Case, Knickerbocker Case Co.
By Knickerbocker Case Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual leather expanding multi tray jewelers case made by Knickerbocker Case Co, Chicago. Ingenious design.
Metal
Late 19th Century Iron Lock Box from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century iron money lock box constructed of heavy iron with black painted corners and trim over a green ground. Built with substantial wrought iron throughout, this box woul...
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Industrial Metal Box
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century industrial metal box with beautiful original patina. The box was originally used to store measuring instruments used in tramway construction and track laying. T...
Metal
$578Sale Price|20% Off
Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920
By Innovation
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Original automobile trunk from the 1920s covered with black coated canvas. Has a shelf inside. Can be used as various storage furniture according ...
Canvas, Wood
Large Metal Coffee Tin by H. Smith, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique coffee tin by H. Smith of Groningen, bearing the title of Purveyor to the Royal Household. The original red color with gold-yellow lettering...
Iron
Vintage Stainless Steel Industrial Restaurant Coffee Bean Storage Dispenser (2)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stainless Steel Industrial Restaurant Coffee Bean Storage Dispensers (2). Item featured is believed to be an industrial restaurant coffee bean dispenser (this has not been co...
Stainless Steel
$50Sale Price|86% Off
Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage vulcanized rubber construction worker took caddy with strap. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Vulcanized Rubber. ...
Rubber
$952 / item
Industrial Wooden Crate, Boxes, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition good construction good for coffee table, decoration and more price for all
Wood
Powder-coated Mid-Century Steel Storage Bin (White)
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rehab Vintage customized 1940s industrial storage bin. This classic, heavy-duty steel organizer is sure to keep your office or living space in tip-top shape Freshly powder-coated in ...
Steel
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
By Empire NY
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...
Metal
Large Industrial Powder-Coated Sunshine Yellow Metal Bin Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage industrial powder-coated sunshine yellow metal utility bin or box
Metal
$296Sale Price / item|25% Off
Vintage Metal Bin Powder Coated Turquoise, Industrial Era
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial era metal stackable bins or baskets with handles. Freshly powder coated in vintage mellow turquoise. The bins have endless uses; in an office...
Metal
Industrial Wooden Army Crate, Boxes, 50 item available, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition hard construction good for coffee table and more
Wood
$85Sale Price|52% Off
Rustic Live Edge Rosewood Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A handmade rustic live edge Rosewood box with lid, lined with felt. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Rosewood, Felt. ...
Velvet, Wood
$175Sale Price|60% Off
Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A handmade wooden toolbox with inner removable segmented tray and drop down secret lid compartment. Monogrammed D.E.F. Solidly constructed with d...
Wood, Paint
Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large Early 20th Century Abercrombie & Fitch Solid Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box, A True Unicorn of American Sporting History There are rare objects. And then there are obj...
Copper
Vintage Boho Distressed Tool Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage wooden toolbox is full of rustic charm and utilitarian history. With its original reddish-brown finish, domed lid, and timeworn patina, this piece tells a story of craft...
Leather, Wood
Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s Pair of vintage rectangular crates entirely made of wood. The wood of one box is lighter than the other. They can be used...
Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...
Metal
Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin, Industrial Style, Tin, 1930
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dark green garrison shoe cleaning tin 2 sections, brown on one side and black on the other, the tin has a central carrying handle and 2 lidded sections In good vintage condition,...
Tin
Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin
By Sanborns
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin Chase & Sanborn was founded in Boston in 1878 and was the first ground coffee to be packaged in sealed tins. The tin reads "You will find co...
Metal